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    Convulsivement (en. Convulsively)

    /kɔ̃.vyl.sys.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a pathological or jerky manner.
    He began to laugh convulsively during the joke.
    Il se mit à rire convulsivement lors de la blague.
    In experiencing involuntary muscle contractions.
    She started to tremble convulsively after the seizure.
    Elle a commencé à trembler convulsivement après la crise.
    In a way that evokes strong emotions occurring rapidly.
    He reacted convulsively to the shocking news.
    Il a réagi convulsivement à la nouvelle choquante.

    Etymology

    From 'convulsion', from Latin 'convulsio' meaning 'act of pulling together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to laugh convulsively
    To laugh in an uncontrollable and jerky manner.
    rire convulsivement
    to move convulsively
    To move in an irregular or disorderly way.
    se mouvoir convulsivement
    to tremble convulsively
    To have involuntary tremors.
    trembler convulsivement

    Related Words

    convulsion
    Involuntary contraction of muscles causing sudden movements.
    convulsion
    convulsive
    Relating to convulsions or sudden movements.
    convulsif
    jerky
    Characterized by abrupt or erratic movements.
    saccadé

    Slang Meanings

    To act incoherently under strong emotional influence.
    After that announcement, he started to move convulsively, completely overwhelmed.
    Après cette annonce, il s'est mis à bouger convulsivement, totalement submergé.
    To behave strangely in a stressful situation.
    She began to laugh convulsively during the interrogation, which surprised everyone.
    Elle a commencé à rire convulsivement pendant l'interrogation, ce qui a surpris tout le monde.